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Taking care of #1
02/14/07 11:11 AM

atomic rose

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Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)

This is such a great topic.

I think the best thing I do for myself is to listen to my body. We spend a lot of time denying our needs and wants on even the most basic of levels, and then wonder why our state of mind suffers. For me, it's been immeasurably helpful in overcoming both IBS and my eating disorders, which has led to a much happier me.

I'm also a firm believer in hot baths. And a piece of good chocolate now and then. And good tea. And afternoon naps, something I've indulged in since high school.

On a more occasional basis, I treat myself to nice clothes and fun cheap accessories whenever I can afford to. Spending money on myself is a huge novelty and a real treat, and after years of dressing in whatever I could find at thrift stores that happens to fit me, having clothes that actually DO fit and flatter is SO nice.

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